Kawase Hasui Byodoin Temple Uji 1930 Phoenix Hall Water Poster
Byodoin’s Phoenix Hall mirrors itself perfectly in a still pond. Hasui’s 1930 Uji view is a timeless study of symmetry in soft evening light.
Description
This 1930 Kawase Hasui woodblock print depicts Byodoin Temple in Uji with its elegant Phoenix Hall reflected flawlessly in the pond. Tall trees and a hazy golden sky surround one of Japan's most beloved temple views. A graceful piece of Japanese temple art.
